Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix had an impressive rookie season, leading Denver to the playoffs. Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning sees a bright future ahead for Nix and the Broncos.

Cornerback and team captain Pat Surtain II is adding AP Defensive Player of the Year to his award collection. He was also recently named Defensive Player of the Year by the Pro Football Writers of America and was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month for November, among other awards.

Former Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix had many doubters going into his rookie year in the NFL. Selected as the last of six quarterbacks to be drafted in the first round last year, there were few expectations for Nix to succeed with the Denver Broncos in his first season under head coach Sean Payton.

During a Super Bowl week media availability in New Orleans, former NFL quarterbacks Chris and Dan Orlovsky praised the Denver Broncos rookie quarterback and former Oregon Ducks star Bo Nix, comparing him to the New Orleans' great,